Quotessence
Home / Quotes / Quote by David Foster Wallace

Quote by David Foster Wallace

“There was a basic logical paradox that I called the 'fraudulence paradox' that I had discovered more or less on my own while taking a mathematical logic course in school...The fraudulence paradox was that the more time and effort you put into trying to appear impressive or attractive to other people, the less impressive or attractive you felt inside - you were a fraud. And the more of a fraud you felt like, the harder you tried to convey an impressive or likable image of yourself so that other people wouldn't find out what a hollow, fraudulent person you really were.”

Quote by David Foster Wallace

Work

Oblivion

Browse quotes and source details for this work. more

Author

David Foster Wallace
David Foster Wallace

American novelist known for his unique literary style and profound insights into modern life. His works include 'Infinite Jest' and 'The Broom of the System'. more

You May Also Like

“It's a choice to occasionally let go of the urge to feel good in an instant in favor of the long-term goal of shaping our internal state and character which will eventually translate into a good quality of life.”

“Over the years I have often prayed for my children’s character to flourish. I have experienced over time that God is more interested in our character than in us having a comfortable life. It is, of course, through the hard times that we grow. We cannot experience the glory without the suffering. I have noticed that when my children go through challenging experiences, they mature in different areas of their lives.”

“بی قرار توام ودر دل تنگم گله هاست آه بی تاب شدن عادت کم حوصله هاست مثل عکس رخ مهتاب که افتاده در آب در دلم هستی وبین من وتو فاصله هاست آسمان با قفس تنگ چه فرقی دارد بال وقتی قفس پر زدن چلچله هاست بی هر لحضه مرا بیم فرو ریختن است مثل شهری که به روی گسل زلزله هاست باز می پرسمت از مسئله دوری وعشق وسکوت تو جواب همه مسئله هاست”